Eastern Hemlock

Other Common/Trade Names: Canada HemlockScientific Name: Tsuga canadensisBest Characteristics for Identification: Growth rings which are often wavy. Distinct growth rings. Lack of resin canals.Uses: Construction lumber, pulp, uses where high strength is important such as docks.General Natural Range: Northern New Brunswick and Maine, south to Tennessee and North Carolina along the Appalachian Mountains. Westward in the US and Canada to Wisconsin.Identical or Nearly Identical Species: Western HemlockOther Species Easily Confused With: Douglas-fir, True firsMeans of Distinguishing Similar Species: Douglas-fir has resin canals and a distinct odor. Eastern hemlock has neither. True firs are typically lighter in color than Eastern hemlock.